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COPD Diet: Foods to Have and Avoid

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States. It is often referred to as chronic bronchitis or emphysema. It is often preventable and treatable. If you or a loved one has COPD, there are steps to take to handle the lifestyle changes this disease brings. Learn about what you can do with your diet in this article.

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE
Nov 12, 2021

Weight Loss Basic: What You Need to Know

Weight change is a very sensitive, yet important topic. When done right, losing weight can have protective effects for your whole body. For many of us trying to lose weight, we may feel pressured, or desperate, or frustrated. Read this article to learn about ways that are proven to help a person lose weight, as well as approximately how much weight a person may lose if they do it safely and with the guidance of their healthcare team.

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE
Nov 12, 2021

How to Maintain a Stable Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is known as the "silent killer" because it has no symptoms, but it can lead to serious health problems. Over time, high blood pressure can damage your heart, blood vessels, other organs, and it can increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. You may have made some lifestyle changes and/or took blood pressure medications to help lower it. Read on to learn several important methods to maintain a stable blood pressure once you get it controlled.

Dongwan (Nora) Zhu, MS, RD
Nov 12, 2021

6 Myths About High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects around 45% of adults in the United States. Having hypertension puts you at increased risk for heart disease and stroke, which are the leading causes of death in the United States. In this blog, we will discuss the most common myths associated with hypertension.

Dongwan (Nora) Zhu, MS, RD
Sep 14, 2021

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Health

Eating fat is essential for our health. We know which fats, like trans and saturated fat, to limit. But what are the fats that are good for us? In this article, we are going to talk about polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).

Anna Sramek, RD
Sep 2, 2021

Diabetes-Friendly Holiday Appetizers and Snacks

If you have diabetes, it can be tricky to manage the holidays. Celebrations are usually filled with carbohydrate-rich foods and more frequent drinking that can easily throw your blood sugar out of whack. This holiday season may cause more fluctuations between high and low blood sugar than you would like. Here are some simple tips to help stabilize your blood sugar while having fun!

Brooke Marsal, MS, RD
Sep 2, 2021

Diabetes Foot Care - Keep Your Feet Feeling Their Best!

Diabetes is not just a blood sugar problem, it can be dangerous for your feet as well. Diabetes can cause nerve and blood vessel damage, reducing blood flow to the feet. This increased difficulty for healing after an injury is responsible for more than 60% of all foot and leg amputations not associated with accidents. Here are some tips on how to take care of your feet with diabetes. 

An Yang, MBA, RDN
Sep 2, 2021

Preconception Planning with Diabetes

Dreaming of the future and planning a family can be very exciting. Preconception planning, planning before pregnancy, helps to make sure that both you and your baby are healthy during and after pregnancy. This is especially important for women who have diabetes. Read this article if you would like to learn more!

Brooke Marsal, MS, RD
Sep 2, 2021